Quick, get me out of this video call! The emergency escape gadget we all need
July 6, 2020
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Skype calls, FaceTime, Zoom meetings. It goes without saying that being able to communicate with others using online video calls has made our lives so much easier. We can now socialize, work, and ...
When I think of summer in Japan, the first thing that pops into mind (apart from the delicious summer food, traditional summer festivals, and dealing with the humidity) is relaxing in a yukata ...
How to celebrate Father’s Day 2020, the Japanese way
June 17, 2020
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Father’s Day, much like the rest of the world, is celebrated in Japan to honor fatherhood and to show one’s appreciation towards their father for everything he has done and given ...
Experience Mount Fuji, without actually going there
June 15, 2020
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Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and straddles the two prefectures of Yamanashi and Shizuoka. This impressive snow-capped mountain was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site on June 26, ...
Darth Vader Yoroi Samurai Armor Display Set
The Star Wars villain like you've never seen him before!
Surviving the summer rainy season: Trendy things to do in Tokyo 2020
June 12, 2020
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Brace yourself, the annual tsuyu (rainy season) is on its way! Just when you were beginning to appreciate the sunny, warmer weather and treating yourself to lots of kakigori...
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5 cool Japanese life hacks and gadgets to beat the summer heat outdoors
June 8, 2020
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Just in time for summer, many countries have gradually begun to lift their lockdowns and restrictions, meaning we will now be able to step outdoors and finally enjoy the sun! But before you head ...
Trendy Japanese kitchen appliances for recreating your favorite snacks at home
June 3, 2020
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You've deep-cleaned your house. You've packed away your winter coats and sorted through your summer clothes. You've even given yourself (many) pampering sessions and played every board game that you ...
To protect ourselves against COVID-19 and what with it being hay fever season, we have been wearing a mask almost all day, every day. But did you know that wearing a mask for a long period of time ...
Mount Fuji Eraser
The Mount Fuji Eraser is a fun and clever way to bring this icon of Japan into your home or work stationery set. As you use the cuboid eraser, the shape of Fuji gradually comes into view and you find yourself holding Japan's most famous peak.
Yes, we’re under lockdown. Yes, this is to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. But have you thought about the impact this may have on our health and wellbeing? Staying cooped up at home means ...
Up your hosting skills with the Bruno Go Around Party Server rotating turntable food tray
May 15, 2020
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Japan never seems to be short of original ideas. It’s a country that is recognized for being creative, inventing trendy toys, and priding itself in always being one step ahead of the game. Talking ...
Stress-busting Japanese products to help you keep your cool
May 14, 2020
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Ahhh stress. It’s an unavoidable part of life and something we all deal with from time to time. It’s the body’s natural response to change whether it be physical, mental, or emotional and can ...
5 Japanese life hacks for beating the summer heat while stuck indoors
May 11, 2020
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As summer is quickly approaching, we’re turning off the heaters, packing away our sweaters, and replacing our hot cup of coffee with an iced one. While we may be trapped indoors, that doesn’t ...
Hinyari Kakigori Cool Cat Bed
Shaved ice candy-shaped feline nest
I’m sure you’ve heard of Korean beauty and for it’s rather, in my opinion, extreme 10-step skincare routine. Do you ever wonder, though, whether it is actually necessary to have a 10-, 12-, or ...
5 Japanese candy/snack-inspired board games to beat boredom
May 7, 2020
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Right now, we are all starting to lose our patience being stuck at home and are struggling to keep the whole family happy and entertained. Just to keep the kids quiet, you may be allowing them to ...
Sanwa Home Privacy Tent, an indoor tent-booth for serious teleworkers
May 4, 2020
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It goes without saying that we’re currently living in a tough time because
We’re stuck at homeWe’re stuck at home but must still workWe’re stuck at home, must still work, whilst also ...